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T26 CYM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,302 mi
Last recorded105,302 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 CYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,205 miles

Brakes overdue warning message on head unit.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread low

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,337 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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T26 CYM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T26 CYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T26 CYM registered?

T26 CYM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is T26 CYM safe to buy?

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